Dental Hygienist - Palatka FL
Dental Hygienist - Palatka FL
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14-11-2024
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Dental Hygienist Palatka FL
Do you LOVE dentistry Have you built your career on focusing on quality over quantity building relationships excellent communication skills with your team and patients to ensure they receive the best care We are looking for the candidate that wants to create relationships with their patients and team members.
If you are looking for more than just another job as a hygienist you are patientfocused a team player and wants to continue to learn grow and treat patients with respect and kindness we want to hear from you.
Desired clinical experience:
- Valid Dental Hygienist license in FL
- Strong communication skills and a positive patientfriendly attitude
- Knowledge of dental software for charting and documentation
- CPR certification is preferred
- Ability to work well in a team environment
Schedule: Monday Friday
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate plus bonus structure
Benefits: Health vision and dental insurance 401K with 3% match
Typical Daily Duties
- Perform Dental Cleanings: Provide thorough scaling polishing and root planing procedures to remove plaque tartar and stains from patients teeth.
- Patient Education: Offer personalized oral hygiene advice and demonstrate proper brushing and flossing techniques to maintain oral health between visits.
- Dental Screenings: Examine patients gums and teeth for signs of oral disease or abnormalities such as gingivitis or oral cancer and report findings to the dentist.
- XRays: Take and process dental Xrays as needed ensuring the proper positioning and protection of patients during imaging.
- Documentation: Record detailed notes of patient visits including current conditions treatments provided and recommendations for followup care.
- Apply Preventive Treatments: Administer fluoride treatments and sealants to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities.
- Assist the Dentist: Support the dentist during procedures providing any necessary tools and ensuring patient comfort.
- Sterilization & Infection Control: Maintain a clean sterile environment by properly sanitizing instruments and equipment between patients and adhering to OSHA and infection control standards.
- Patient Comfort: Ensure a calming professional atmosphere by addressing patient concerns and providing a relaxing experience for all ages.
Desired clinical experience: Valid Dental Hygienist license in FL Strong communication skills and a positive, patient-friendly attitude Knowledge of dental software for charting and documentation CPR certification is preferred Ability to work well in a team environment Schedule: Monday Friday Compensation: Competitive hourly rate plus bonus structure Benefits: Health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, with 3% match, Typical Daily Duties Perform Dental Cleanings: Provide thorough scaling, polishing, and root planing procedures to remove plaque, tartar, and stains from patients teeth. Patient Education: Offer personalized oral hygiene advice and demonstrate proper brushing and flossing techniques to maintain oral health between visits. Dental Screenings: Examine patients' gums and teeth for signs of oral disease or abnormalities, such as gingivitis or oral cancer, and report findings to the dentist. X-Rays: Take and process dental X-rays as needed, ensuring the proper positioning and protection of patients during imaging. Documentation: Record detailed notes of patient visits, including current conditions, treatments provided, and recommendations for follow-up care. Apply Preventive Treatments: Administer fluoride treatments and sealants to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities. Assist the Dentist: Support the dentist during procedures, providing any necessary tools and ensuring patient comfort. Sterilization & Infection Control: Maintain a clean, sterile environment by properly sanitizing instruments and equipment between patients, and adhering to OSHA and infection control standards. Patient Comfort: Ensure a calming, professional atmosphere by addressing patient concerns and providing a relaxing experience for all ages.
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